Baptism of Paul James Martinsen at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Paul James Martinsen was baptized during morning worship at St Pauls Lutheran Church on August 15. Rev Gary Olson officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Theo Ripperger, the infant's maternal grandparents. Dinner followed at the Ripperger home with Pauls family and guests including Rev and Mrs Olson and Mr and Mrs David Rauter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul James Martinsen
Pat Martinsen
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Gary Olson
Theo Ripperger
Mrs. Beverly Kennedy Feted In Howland Home
Mrs. Roger Howland hosted a morning coffee on August 10 in her Howland home as a courtesy to Mrs. Beverly Kennedy who moved to Humboldt the following Saturday. Twelve friends joined for the social hour and refreshments. A corsage was presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Howland
Beverly Kennedy
Humboldge
Sara Beckord Praised At Bridal Shower In Presbyterian Hall
Sara Beckord was honored at a Friday August bridal shower in the Presbyterian Church parish. Corsages were given to Sara, her mother Mrs. George Beckord, and great-aunt Mrs. Maggie Buck. The program included readings from Corinthians and The Prophet, with gifts opened for Sara and fiancé Stephen Swatts forthcoming wedding at the Role church. Sherri Laurent of Badger led a party for Sherri at Inga Ryen’s home August 12 with several young guests and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Beckord
Presbyterian Church
Sara
George Beckord
Maggie Buck
Don Clear
Corinthians
Shari Feldman
Kahlil Gibran
Sandy Spencer
Barbara Theron
Don Spencer
Wm. Brinkman
Stephen Swatts
Role
Sherri Laurent
Badger
Inga Ryen
Sunday Worship Services and Community Cake Events Noted
Sunday afternoon worship led by Rev Gary Olson with Mrs Olson's parents Mr and Mrs David Rauter of Decorah assisting. German language song performed by Mrs Rauter. Wednesday cake and ice cream honor a grandmother Inga Monkelsen with guests including Mrs Hans Isacson of Bradgate Mrs Joe Johnson of Gilmore City and others. Nearby residents hosted Friday ice cream and cake for Susie Harris family. Out of town visitors listed from multiple states attended dinner and bazaar at Visitation parish Maryhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Olson
Virgil Peterson
Inga Monkelsen
Hans Isacson
Bradgate
Joe Johnson
Gilmore City
Esther Bertrem
Ethel Thompson
Susie Harris
Walter Janas
Chicago
Russell Harris
Charles Otto
Phoenix
Ariz
Ida Jane
Crystal Stafford
Litchfield
Joe Demers
Rembrandt
N.H. Peterson
Humboldt
Carolin Huntsman
Mankato
Minn
Art Erickson
Alhambra
Calif
Orville Nagle
Des Moines
David Rauter
Decorah
Local families share Thursday supper in Plover
Rev and Mrs Gary Olson and family along with Hilda and Fre mond Nielsen and the Ralph Larsons and Al Bergesons from Plover were Thursday supper guests of the Nathan Orbs in Plover. Mrs Don Howland and Mrs Mary Hronek joined other locals for the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Olson
Hilda and
Fremond Nielsen
Ralph Larsons
al Bergesons
Plover
Nathan Orbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul J. Martinsen
St. Paul's
Howland Home
Kris Trupe
Fort Dodge
Sandra
Jerry Kleen
Brad Shelgren
Lizabette Miller
Kara Lynn Laurent
Jerome Kleen
Dick Dirks
Ernest Miller
Jim Shelgren
Nora Trupe
Visitation Parish
Maryhill
Joe Vainreb
Nancy
Omaha
Pat
Teresa Dixon
Iowa City
R. D. Dixon
Mrs. Ray Smith
Becky
Connie Hen
Derson
Big Boy Lake
Walker
Ron Spencer
Lawrence Henderson
The
Smiths
Arrow
Rialto
Pocahontas, Iowa
Big Sur
Patton
Don Howland
Mary Hronek
Christine Miller
Agnes Reck
Bic
Hytone
Calligan
Feo
Rickard's
Blic Auction
Verne Perrin
1St St
Powers Funeral Home
Rolfe ON
Simmons
Hide-A-Beds
Westinghouse
Singer
Gumwood
Dick Bennett
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